Q&A: National Medical Association offers opportunities for students, across specialties

The National Medical Association’s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly offered health care professionals across specialties an opportunity to share experiences, explore medical advances and discuss priorities in health care policies.
Fasika A. Woreta, MD, MPH, current chair of the National Medical Association (NMA) ophthalmology section and an associate professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute, spoke with Healio/OSN about the highlights of this year’s meeting, the developments she hopes to see in future meetings and the importance of increasing attendance across specialties.

The National Medical Association’s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly offered health care professionals across specialties an opportunity to share experiences, explore medical advances and discuss priorities in health care policies.
Fasika A. Woreta, MD, MPH, current chair of the National Medical Association (NMA) ophthalmology section and an associate professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute, spoke with Healio/OSN about the highlights of this year’s meeting, the developments she hopes to see in future meetings and the importance of increasing attendance across specialties.